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1. Lidl Cyprus presents its 3rd Sustainability Report for 2024

Lidl Cyprus presents its 2024 Sustainability Report, reflecting its steadfast commitment to responsible entrepreneurship that generates value for the Cypriot economy, society, and the environment. ...

2. Politics Blog: $200 oil, camels, and political drama

Iran warns us to brace for $200-a-barrel oil. ''Let those who pay in dollars worry,'' a friend said, with as much understanding of the global economy as Fidias himself. Joking aside, we should be the ones stressing. ...

3. Foot-and-mouth battle intensifies, threatening farms and food prices

The fight against foot-and-mouth disease continues to escalate in the Larnaca district, with the situation taking increasingly worrying proportions in recent weeks. ...

4. Nicosia’s Ledra street set for €3.4 million facelift after decades of waiting

One of the busiest and most recognizable parts of Nicosia’s old town is about to get a long-awaited makeover, as restoration works along the Ledra–Onasagorou pedestrian area are set to begin shortly after Easter....

5. European Conference on Sustainable Tourism

The European Conference on Sustainable Tourism, held in Nicosia, marked the 20th anniversary of the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative (CSTI), bringing together more than 300 participants from across Europe and beyond, including two European Commissioners among the speakers....

6. Tuesday forecast: Spring is flirting with us (but the dust is bringing a plus-one)

We are officially under the influence of a high-pressure system that, unlike last month’s cold snap, actually seems to like us. The sky is ditching the drama and staying mostly clear, letting the sun do some much-needed overtime....

7. White phosphorus strike reported over homes in southern Lebanon

Human Rights Watch (HRW) says it has verified evidence that Israeli forces fired white phosphorus artillery shells over the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor on March 3, 2026, raising concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law....

8. Women still underrepresented in politics and diplomacy, House President says

President of the House of Representatives Annita Demetriou said on Monday that women remain underrepresented in politics and diplomacy, despite gradual progress in recent years....

9. Cyprus’ ''safe'' shelters are anything but

The organized creation of public shelters in Cyprus began in 1999, when legislation was introduced requiring that public buildings include underground spaces that could serve as shelters in emergencies. ...

10. Nationwide inspection of shelters underway as government launches mobile emergency alerts

Authorities in Cyprus have begun nationwide inspections of civil defense shelters to assess their current condition and readiness in case they are needed during an emergency....

11. Government to test nationwide emergency mobile alert system tonight

Authorities in Cyprus will conduct a nationwide test of a new emergency mobile alert system on Wednesday evening, as officials urge the public to remain calm and prepared amid heightened tensions in the region....

12. ''Esso Safe Vision'' program reveals need for greater driver vision checks across Cyprus

The first phase of the innovative corporate social responsibility program “Esso Safe Vision” by eWise Cyprus Ltd, the Esso Branded Supplier, has concluded with significant and practical results. ...

13. When will the war end

The all-powerful United States is acting without being constrained by the even limited and sometimes perfunctory scruples of the past. It did so last October in Venezuela. It is doing so now in the Middle East....

14. From ambition to activation: Organisations stand at the untapped edge of AI’s potential, reveals Deloitte’s ''State of AI'' report

The Deloitte AI Institute unveiled its “The State of AI in the Enterprise: The Untapped Edge - 2026 AI report” revealing how organisations are currently engaging with AI and the impacts, changes and considerations this technology is introducing....

15. Purdue partners with University of Nicosia-Athens to advance research collaboration and online learning in Europe

16. War moves closer as France also sends anti-missile systems and a frigate to Cyprus

Cyprus is stepping up security and hosting an increasing international military presence as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran entered its fourth day Tuesday, raising fears of a wider regional war just a short distance from the island....

17. India–Cyprus business summit goes ahead despite regional tensions

Even as regional tensions disrupted travel plans and kept many participants away, the India–Cyprus Business & Investment Summit 2026 moved forward Tuesday in Nicosia, underscoring growing economic ties between the two countries and a shared push to turn diplomacy into business opportunities....

18. Paphos airport evacuated amid possible drone threat; U.S. Embassy urges vigilance

Authorities evacuated Paphos International Airport and closed the airspace above the facility Monday after receiving information about a possible incoming drone, as security measures expanded across parts of Cyprus amid rising regional tensions....

19. Reports claim possible drone strike at RAF Akrotiri late Sunday (UPDATE and VIDEO)

Unconfirmed reports emerging on social media late Sunday suggested that Iranian weaponry may have struck the British air facility at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus, though authorities have not verified the claims....

20. €22 million tower set to reshape Limassol’s Neapolis skyline

A €22 million project is heading to Limassol, and it’s going up, quite literally....

21. Cyprus technical committees hold UK retreat to build trust

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot representatives stepped away from the island last week for a rare, behind-the-scenes meeting aimed at strengthening cooperation on everyday issues that affect people on both sides....

22. Christodoulides seeks March meeting with UN Chief to restart Cyprus talks

President Nikos Christodoulides said Tuesday he has written repeatedly to António Guterres requesting a meeting in March, as he moves to reignite momentum on the Cyprus issue....

23. Cyprus–Qatar ties turn 25, marking quiet partnership that grew into strategic alliance

A diplomatic relationship that began with a single signature in New York has quietly grown into a strategic partnership spanning energy, investment and regional cooperation....

24. The Junior and Senior School: Pitch Point 2026 debuts successfully

The Junior and Senior School, on 31st January, successfully and proudly hosted Pitch Point 2026, its first-ever entrepreneurship-focused event, bringing together over 70 students from different schools around Cyprus, educators, and industry leaders for an inspiring day of innovation, creativity, and collaboration....

25. Outrage grows over Latchi hotel permit, authorities face criticism

What once could be dismissed as a whiff of scandal has now become a full-blown controversy in Latchi, with the local Planning Authority in Paphos accused of acting as a “state within a state” in the approval of a hotel project that has repeatedly sidestepped the law....

26. Road closures set as Limassol’s carnival parade takes over city Sunday

Costumes are coming out of closets, glitter is flying off shelves, and anticipation is building across Limassol as the island’s most flamboyant celebration shifts into high gear this weekend with its biggest parade of the season....

27. The island is drowning in concrete

In idyllic corners across Cyprus, occupied and free alike, natural beauty has steadily given way to concrete and graceless construction....

28. Meeting of eWise Cyprus Ltd – ESSO Gas Station Owners

In an event that marks a new, dynamic era for the ESSO gas station network, the management of Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited and its subsidiary, eWise Cyprus Ltd, discussed their vision and next steps with station owners on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Amathus Hotel in Limassol....

29. Dine, wine & deli at the brand-new Vetrina at The Landmark Nicosia — an absolute must-visit

The Landmark Nicosia, Autograph Collection Hotel, owned by MHV, is officially announcing the arrival of the brand-new dine, wine & deli Vetrina, which is coming to present guests with treasured moments of refined indulgence from morning until night. ...

30. €1 billion worth of school fixes needed, but only €35 million in the budget

It would take about €1 billion for the government’s school construction unit to handle all the work it needs to do, its director told lawmakers, warning that current funding is nowhere near enough....